Atranorin

Atranorin

ICD10 geen / geen

Formula	CAS
C19H18O8	479-20-9

CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number

Background

Atranorin is one of the most common substances found in lichens and a component of oak moss.

Synonyms

3-Formyl-2,4-dihydroxy-5-methylbenzoic acid
3-Hydroxy-4-(methoxycarbonyl)-2,5-dimethylphenyl ester
Atranorin
Atranoric acid

Uses

After-shave lotions
Cosmetics
Fagrance
Perfume

Cross-Reactions

Oakmoss
Fumarprotocetaric acid

Unusual Reactions

Photocontact dermatitis

Productkenmerken (Summary in Dutch)

Atranorin is een parfum bestanddeel, oorspronkelijk afkomstig van mossen (lichens). Vergelijkbaar met de parfum grondstof/geurstof oak moss.

Allergeen testsubstantie: geen aparte test, zie oak moss absolute 1% Van der Bend E1307 (reeks: parfums, geurstoffen)

References

1.	Thune P. Contact allergy due to lichens in patients with a history of photosensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 1977;3(5):267-272.
2.	Dahlquist I, Fregert S. Contact allergy to atranorin in lichens and perfumes. Contact Dermatitis 1980; 6(2):111-119.
3.	Thune PO, Solberg YJ. Photosensitivity and allergy to aromatic lichen acids, Compositae oleoresins and other plant substances. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(2):81-87.
4.	Dahlquist I, Fregert S. Atranorin and oak moss contact allergy. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(3):168-169.
5.	Thune P. et al. Perfume allergy due to oak moss and other lichens. Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(6):396-400.
6.	Sandberg M, Thune P. The sensitizing capacity of atranorin. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(3):168-173.
7.	Goncalo S. Contact sensitivity to lichens and compositae in Frullania dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1987;16(2):84-86.
8.	Goncalo S, Cabral F, Goncalo M. Contact sensitivity to oak moss. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(5):355-357.
9.	Hausen BM, Emde L, Marks V. An investigation of the allergenic constituents of Cladonia stellaris (Opiz) Pous & Vezda ('silver moss', 'reindeer moss' or 'reindeer lichen'). Contact Dermatitis 1993;28(2):70-76.